I wanted to post the first chapter of my story I'm working on here. I'm going to start the process of turning the story into a webcomic and I will also link the full story on here for anyone interested as well as start a discord server to track it's progress!
Story link: https://www.quotev.com/story/16948936/Red-Cherry-Blossoms/1
Eleanor sits in front of her Boss's desk dumbfounded as she looks at the mounds of paperwork on The Boss's desk. That was for her.
"Boss, I was brought in here during one of my few days off, what is the point of this meeting and what's all of these files for?" Eleanor asks, raising an eyebrow.
The Boss sighs and puts his hand to his forehead, "I'm getting to that. Look, Eleanor, we're desperate and we don't have anyone better than you for this case. If you turn this down the higher ups will have our heads. You understand that?"
"Yeah I do. But what does my involvement do with any of this? The only time I get called to a case is when some 14 year old stole from the mall, not for high up cases like this."
"Because we have no other choice Eleanor! The agency already messed up putting Mr. Sallow in the wrong position. We need another person that looks young and all our other top agents are well over their 40s. While you are very low and would originally never have been thought of for this case you are our last option or we're screwed. You will be supervised by Mr. Sallow who is our best of the best. But you are our last resort, this really isn't an option for you to refuse! Or I have no choice but to let you go." The Boss yells and sits back down, taking a deep breath to calm down. "Look, I'm sorry. You don't know this but the higher ups have been scrambling to find someone for this international case after the mix up with Mr. Sallow and you're the best we have qualifications wise both in the looks department and skills. This case is rising in profile and it's getting more media attention which we are trying to avoid and you're our only option!"
"Okay! I'll do it. Can I at least ask why my looks have anything to do with it?" Eleanor backs her chair away from her Boss's desk and grabs the clipboard filled with papers that was given to her in the beginning of this meeting. The papers detailing the case prerequisites, the rules Eleanor would have to follow, and the requirements for her. "The agent chosen must be able to present as a teenager... Boss, what is this?" Eleanor asks, reading through the clipboard as she runs her hand through her tangled black hair.
"So the case we're looking at is a serial killer in Ikeda Prep Academy, one of the top performing schools in Japan. The theory right now is the killings are coming from one of their students. However, school's apparently so good that people from around Asia and even from America go there to get an opportunity of an education from there. Sets people up for life or as they say. However, there's been an ongoing case where a bunch of students and a teacher went missing within two years. The school cares too much on how they will look to let police go around the school to investigate openly. They are also pressuring the police due to the cases rising in concern with the locals and students posting about what the school is hiding on social media. Due to rumors of a curse going through one of the senior classes because of the amount of deaths within the two years. Ten people are confirmed dead and two are still undecided. These killings are not something we have seen before. There is a new kind of brutality that is seen with the bodies that have been found. Where you come in because we need someone who can go undercover, so finish signing the papers and I'll continue when you're done."
Eleanor sighs at the description, she was never given anything like this but continues reading the papers signing each one. "So you can basically give me a makeover according to the contract." Eleanor comments as she continues signing the papers.
"Technically, yes. It is more for your...modifications" The Boss stumbles upon his words when trying to explain Eleanor's piercings and tattoos. He is an older guy, he never understood Eleanor nor her choice in expression. However, this case calls for her so he has to figure out how to talk to her. As he motioned at the metal shine that can be seen on her lips and eyebrow and the few tattoos on her arms.
"I'll compromise with spacers and undershirts"
"Whatever that means, it's fine by me just don't let any slip"
Eleanor places the paperwork on her bosses desk and he lets out a relieved sigh. "I don't think you understand how much you saved our ass Eleanor." The Boss goes through a file drawer and brings out another stack of files. "You got a lot reading to do girl." The Boss said trying to light the mood as Eleanor's face falls at the amount of files. "But to be nice I'll go over the basics." The Boss licks his finger and flips a folder labeled "Officials" open, starting on the first page of a profile of a young woman around Eleanor's age. She has orangish red hair, light brown eyes with fair skin and soft features. "Listen here girl, these people I'm about to show you are your coworkers and companions for this case you need to recognize them or you will bust the operation if you don't. When in the school you can not break character. They can not break character. This young woman is Hanako Yoshio. She is one of your coworkers you will see undercover at the school. She works with the police department in Yokohama where Ikeda Prep Academy is located. She is one of the earliest investigators in this case she will be your asset to figure your way around." The Boss flips the page to a young man with long hair, dark skin, and seems to be the brooding type by the look of his picture in the files. "This one is Rikko Sato, a bit quiet but nonetheless useful. Lead detective in the case technically also works for the Yokohama Police Department so make sure you talk to him especially." The Boss finally goes to the final investigator. It was another man with blonde messy hair, orange eyes, and overall seems to perfectly come off younger. "This one is Haruhi Kono, a real asshole but also someone you will need to work with. Don't cause any issues. Any slip up from you especially and we're screwed by everyone." The Boss said and Eleanor nods, getting up and grabbing the files in her arms and turning her back to The Boss as she begins to walk out of his office. "Oh Eleanor!" The Boss calls out. Eleanor turns around and The Boss gives her a sympathetic smile. "Ignore what the others might say about you. I think me and the higher ups in this agency made a great decision choosing you" The Boss said and Eleanor looks back at The Boss confused but nods as a simple thanks and walks out of the office not saying anything.
As Eleanor walks out there are a few whispers that can be heard about the meeting she had with The Boss and her first international murder case that has been given to her.
"I've been in this agency for well over 20 years yet the pretty and young one gets a case that would give her a high profile."
"Why her? I know they needed someone that looks young but her?"
"Guess looks is really what gets you far in this job"
"Seems the rookie beat us to it"
Eleanor glares at her coworkers who go silent but decides to ignore the comments putting on headphones on and begins reading through the files. "I really don't have time to deal with them now." Eleanor mumbles to herself and grabs a pen. While her coworkers were right she was less than deserving of the case she was given. it was an international and if done right would give her public praise that many in her department wish they could get. Eleanor was lower than mid level in this agency. She was only 23 and had about a year of experience to go on. She would have to work her way up for years to even be a passing thought in an international serial killer case. Let alone one where she'd have to go undercover for over a year. The closest that can be seen of an agent getting to a highest level at this age was Connor Sallow who was mentioned in the meeting. Top agent in her agency at only 26 and here she was about to work with him in a place she knows very little about. She couldn't help but feel her stomach turn at the thought of what she would be getting into.
After weeks of heavy prep, a new makeover, and sleepless nights going through the files, by April, Eleanor has caught up in the case she is going to be shipped off to help solve. She sits next to her boss at the airport as she reads through the files disguised as paperwork in a large spiral notebook that she also writes in to keep herself in the loop of things. Her appearance changed completely from the disheveled and stressed woman to looking like a young adult. Her hair was trimmed and gray strands dyed back to a black which is neatly brushed to a side part and styled with side bangs and layers. Her attire, while still comfortable, was also been cleaned up she was in a baggy graphic sweater, a gray and white flannel underneath the collar popping out with a nice pair of plain black baggy sweatpants.
"You look nice Eleanor" The Boss compliments as they wait for her to board.
"Thanks" Eleanor mumbles as she jots down notes.
"Hey you alright? You haven't spoken much since you got this case assigned to you." The Boss asks as Eleanor continues to write her notes.
"Yeah, just been focused. Also all it's been since I got assigned this case has been, 'oh don't fuck this up Eleanor', 'oh how did you get that case Eleanor?', 'You don't deserve that case', or whatever thing I've been told since it went around the agency that a rookie is working with Mr. Sallow internationally for basically a year. Oh and don't get me started with the rumors that I might sleep with him after I had to get this makeover and new closet but all I could do was ignore it because I had nothing but two years of notes and files to look through and you increasing my hours to working 10 hours a day for 6 days at a time." Eleanor rants and finishes her notes leaving an ink smear.
The Boss looks at Eleanor solemnly, he felt bad about his pressure and the comments Eleanor has received from the office due to her getting this case, "hey kid, if it makes you feel better. I was actually the one who suggested you. You know me Eleanor, I wouldn't have suggested you to work under Mr. Sallow especially if I didn't think you'd have the skills to do good. Don't let what the people at the office say affect your work alright? You're in a position that many won't see till they almost retire. I believe in you. I'll talk to the office about those rumors and comments." The Boss said, attempting to reassure Eleanor. She was about to be in a case that will make or break her career The Boss hopes that Eleanor will be the breakthrough that the higher ups in their agency have been bothering all districts for. The intercom goes off announcing Eleanor's flight will soon be departing. "Okay Eleanor, it's time for you to head out. Safe travels, I'll keep in touch you got this." The Boss grabs Eleanor's backpack and hands it to her as Eleanor puts her stuff together. "Thanks Boss." she mumbles and walks to her plane.
"Please be careful Eleanor" The Boss spoke as Eleanor boarded her plane.
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